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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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